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Tea Sets For Sale
Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set- 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wallace 3104N Art Deco Octagonal Silver Plated Tea Set with "B" Monogram - 5 Pc Set. Listing includes (1) Tilting tea pot on stand, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Teapot, (1) Lidded cre...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 6 tea bowls with saucer decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked on the base. Decoration for the SE Asian market. Straits style.
Additional informa...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,918 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sterling Silver Sanborn Mid-Century Modern Tea or Coffee Service Set Vintage
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and well made vintage sterling tea and coffee service set consists of a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Ribbed design on each piece and all handles are rope ...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage
Edo , c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking...
Category
17th Century Edo Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$286 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Manhattan Plate Co. Silver Plated "July 4th 1861" Tea Set, 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Manhattan Plate Co Silver Plated "July 4th 1861" Tea Set - 5 Pc Set. Item featured is engraved "July 4th 1861" to one side and "H" monogram to other side of all pieces. (1) c...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Jugenstil Silver Plate Centerpiece on Tray / Teaset by Karl Berghof, 1905
By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Karl Berghof
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil Centerpiece on Tray is a vintage decorative object realized in the 1905/1910.
The lot includes: one coffee pot, one tea pot, one cream server, one sugar bowl and one rect...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian three piece tea set and tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian three piece tea set and tray consisting of a silver plated ornate tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug standing on a silver plated tray
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Salver, Barker Ellis Silver Co, 1967
Located in Atlanta, GA
12” Elizabeth II sterling silver salver - Barker Ellis Silver Co - 1967.
A fine and large 12.125” Sterling Silver Salver Serving tray produced in 1967 by the Barker Ellis Silver...
Category
20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Small Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic vase from the 1960s.
Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Hand made and hand painted in Poland, Europe. Signed "made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Ceramic
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot
Located in Brescia, IT
In this elegant coffee pot we can admire the elegant drawing with a natural landscape full of many specimens of birds.
Manufactured in circa 1750, the piece has its time but it is i...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, three pairs of large porcelain teacups.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Pink rim.
Marked and dated 1944.
Perfect condition. Like new.
Cup: Diameter 11.0 cm. witho...
Category
1940s Hungarian Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Edwardian Walker
Hall Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea Service
By Walker
Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver four-piece tea and coffee service, an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional, antique Edwardian four piece sterling silver tea and coffee service consists of a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar basket.
Each piece of this fine Chester silver tea set has an oval rounded form, all in the Queen Anne style.
The body of each piece is ornamented with panels of fluted decoration, incorporating a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a wolf chained and collared to one side.
The upper rim of each piece is ornamented with an applied moulded border.
Both the coffee pot and teapot are fitted with hinged hallmarked domed covers surmounted by the original carved painted wood and sterling silver topped pineapple finials.
The silver teapot and coffee pot retain the original carved painted wood handles, featuring a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
The cream jug is fitted with an elongated C shaped silver handle and the sugar basket a swing handle, each ornamented with reed decoration.
The silver coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basket are each supported by a plain and unembellished oval pedestal foot.
The coffee pot, teapot and sugar basket bear the retailer's mark 'Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England' to the underside.
Condition
This antique solid silver tea set...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Small Antique Traditional Chinese Teacups
Located in Sheffield, MA
Drink tea in the traditional Chinese custom or add to your blue and white collection. This set of 6 blue and white cups are made of fine Chinese po...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Rococo Silver Coffeepot
By Hanau, Georg Roth
Located in New York, NY
German Rococo 800 silver coffeepot, ca 1900. Baluster bowl with scroll-mounted hoof supports. V-form spout, hinged and domed cover, and turned stained-wood handle. Ribboned garlands ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Four Koka Teacups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtsson 1917-1993 for Rörstrand.
Four Koka teacups with saucers in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
The teacup measures: 9.5 x 7 cm.
Saucer diame...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Stoneware
Two Vintage Green Pitchers by Eugen Wiedamann, Germany, 1950s-1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Two green pitchers by Eugen Wiedamann is an original decorative pair of objects realized between the 1950s and the 1970s.
Made in Germany and realized by Eugen Wiedamann, Regensburg...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Tin
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. A Mariage
Edo and Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700
Tea Bowl
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Ty...
Category
17th Century Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$286 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Dutch Overscale Coffee Pot of Polished Copper
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual 19th century Dutch overscale copper coffee pot, possibly a trade sign from a coffee house, with pigtail finial, hand-hammered and riveted finish, with a lovely, polished lustre.
Category
19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Copper
Purple Studio Pottery Ceramic Handmade Hot Chocolate Set 1 Pitcher
4 Cups
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely purple Studio Pottery ceramic handmade hot chocolate set includes one pitcher and four cups. Beautiful age-appropriate condition with no chips...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage John Prip for Reed
Barton "Denmark" Coffee Service
By Reed
Barton, John Prip
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Classic "Denmark" pattern by John Prip for Reed & Barton.
Mid century American Reed & Barton "Denmark" Coffee Service in Scandinavian style.
Includes coffee pot, sugar bowl w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
George Jones Rooster Teapot
By George Jones
Located in New York, NY
Rare George Jones majolica teapot shaped like a crowing cockerel. Whimsical English design with realistic feathered lid, curved tail handl...
Category
20th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Majolica
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Silver Coffeepot Empire Style, Rome, Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressionante caffettiera italiana in stile impero, realizzata alla fine del 18° Secolo.
Di forma tonda, è caratterizzata dalle classiche palmette che la collocano con il pieno sti...
Category
1790s Italian Empire Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
$8,839 Sale Price
38% Off
Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Cup
Plate Dessert Set with Cake Plate
Located in Stamford, CT
Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon dessert or snack set with matching footed serving plate. Service for 8. There are 4 different fanciful balloon styles. Each pl...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
$320 Sale Price / set
57% Off
Vereco, France, a set of twelve teacups with matching saucers and a bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vereco, France, a set of twelve teacups with matching saucers and a bowl.
Green art glass. Approx. 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Cup measures D 8.5 (without handle) x H 4.5 cm...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Art Glass
Brass and Copper Three-Piece Tea Set from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Copper or brass set of a tea pot, milk creamer and a sugar bowl made by Erich Kolbenheyer for EKW Austria in the 1950s.
Dimensions:
Pot: W 37cm (14...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper
$449 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy Qianjiang Republic Marked Artist Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain dish Very gorgeous qianjiang decoration.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Qianjiang
Region of Origin: China
Period: 20th century...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,198 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup
Saucer - Black / White
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully made in Italy. Each cup and saucer features a distinctive ikat-inspired pattern, ca...
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Antique Japanese Meiji Period of Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 4 tea bowls decorated with Women. They are marked on the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 1...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$286 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Coffee Serving in Painted Porcelain Ginori Manifattura in Doccia 18th century
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare porcelain coffee service by Manifatuura Ginori in Doccia, Florence, 18th-century era.
The service consists of a coffee pot and 12 cups with plate decorated with small landscape...
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Allan Adler Greek Key Sterling Tea Set
By Allan Adler
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Allan Adler Tea Set in the Greek Key style. Sterling silver, total weight about 1700 grams. The teapot measures approximately 9.25" in height and 10.75" in width. The sug...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
$8,500 / set
Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Service, Italian Manufacture, 1934-1944
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver coffee and tea service, Fascist stamp, 1934-1944.
Smooth body, ebonized wood handles, composed by a teapot, a coffee pot,...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen by J. Rohde in Sterling Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set #321
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand-hammered 4-piece coffee set, designed by Johan Rohde, in pattern numbers 321A, 321B, and 321C, and showcasing stylized geometric motifs on the handl...
Category
20th Century Danish Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Baroque Silver Plated Figural Tea Set w/ Rogers Bro Tray - 7 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Baroque Silver Plated Figural Tea Set w/ Rogers Bros. Tray - 7 Pc Set. Set includes (6) ornate serving pieces with females, griffins, cherubs, and hoof feet (unmarked...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection
...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
La Paglia Sterling Tea Set Mid Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
Sterling Silver tea set designed by Alphonse La Paglia In mid century modern style. Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) was a Sicilian-born silversmith who studied and trained with Georg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Set of Six Contemporary Japanese Gold Blue Red Porcelain Dessert Plates, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite set of six contemporary Japnese gilded hand-painted Porcelain dessert plates in vivid red, blue and green generously decorated with gold, with an intricate flower and gold patternwith a stunning scalloped pattern around the rim is inspired by Meissen in Germany, with the history of creating extraordinary porcelain for centuries.
This beautiful set is produced by one of the most respected Japanese porcelain companies with the history of producing exceptional porcelain pieces.
Imari-Arita region of Japan has a history of more than 400 years of exporting the finest porcelain produced in that region. There was a fascination for Arita ware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets
Materials
Gold
$390 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Bing and Grondahl, "Milky Way". Teapot with sugar bowl and creamer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing and Grondahl, ”Mælkevej” ("Milky Way").
Teapot with matching sugar bowl and creamer. Gold decoration.
Ca. 1930s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Teapot: Width...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated with flowers and butterflies.. They are marked on the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Regio...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$1,358 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande Creamer Fencai, 18 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare Chine de Commande creamer.
Possibly the lid is not matching.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Period: 18th century, 19th century...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$719 Sale Price
39% Off
Chinoiserie Black Knobby Iron Tea Cups, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two black iron Chinese teacups with a raised knobby pattern around the body.
Dimensions:
2.75" diameter
1.75" tall.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
$262 Sale Price / set
25% Off
"Bacchus Teapot, " Bold and Rare Art Deco Sculptural Piece by Rometti, Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this 1930s glazed teapot was designed by Dante Baldelli for the famed Rometti ceramic works in Umbertide, Italy, not long after it wa...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French St. Jean de Bretagne Ceramic Tea Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century French ceramic tea set by St. Jean de Bretagne, hand-painted with a geometric design in bold colors of black, magenta, purple, orange and pale green. Set includes a mil...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
English Porcelain Part Set Tea Service, Worcester, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Delicately enameled with turquoise garlands draped through hanging gilt rings beneath a royal blue and gilt border. Each piece with a neoclassical vase painted in grisaille and light...
Category
1770s English Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Triple Silver Plated Tea Urn from Chas. W. Hamill
Co, Baltimore, MD, 1876-1884
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique silver plated tea urn, with ornate arms and lid, from the late 1800's, manufactured in Baltimore, MD, by Chas. Hamill & Co. Lovely vessel to stash all kinds of goodies, thoug...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Creamer
Lidded Sugar Bowl - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of French vintage charm to your table with this Christofle “Torsada” creamer and lidded sugar bowl set, a beautifully coordinated pair showcasing the brand’s iconic twist...
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
European Silversmith, Antique Silver Tea Strainer, Dated 1855
Located in København, Copenhagen
European silversmith. Antique silver tea strainer. Dated 1855
Length: 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Large private collection...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Hot Water Kettle on Stand
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver hot water kettle on stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1908. Ovoid with flutes and ornamental border at rim comprising stylized flowers ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Seletti "Hybrid-Fedora" Mug in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$61 / item
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup
Saucer - Blue / White
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully made in Italy. Each cup and saucer features a distinctive ikat-inspired pattern, ca...
Category
2010s Italian Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl
Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. With garden scene of quails.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots
Japanese S...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stelton Anniversary Edition Hot Water Pitcher and Teapot Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Piece Stelton Ware Set Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Teapot, Hot Water Pitcher and Tea Strainer sit upon an 11.5" Tray. All pieces are with their boxes and our from Anniversary Edit...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Coffee
Teapot With Lid - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless sophistication to your table with this vintage Christofle “Torsada” coffee and teapot set, a stunning pair of lidded silverplate vessels showcasing the brand’s iconic ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Seletti "Hybrid-Isidora" Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Lovely antique Victorian Royal Davenport three piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian Royal Davenport three piece tea set, consisting of a lovely teapot with the original stand, a hot water jug and a sugar bowl in wonderful coloured decoration...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Seletti "Hybrid-Zora" Teacup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Kintsugin-N
1" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Tamara" Coffee Cup with Saucer in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”. Six teacups with saucers. Approx. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing and Grondahl, “Milky Way”.
Six teacups with saucers. Gold decoration.
Ca. 1930s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Cup: Diameter 10,4 cm. without handle x Heigh...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Brass Kettle
Located in Burton, TX
This 19th Century Kettle was crafted from brass by artisans in the late 1800's. The piece features an intricately detailed handle that leads to an...
Category
19th Century English Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Qianlong, 18th century, circa 1785. Famille Rose
Family enamels decoration, of a murder scene with two men in a landscape, in a gold oval reserve, the rim with purple ribbon and garl...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$3,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique, New and Vintage Tea Sets
Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.
Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.
Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.
During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.
During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.
But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.
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